Cost and Freight (CFR)Cost and Freight (CFR)

A brief explanation of what "Cost and Freight (CFR)" means in shipping terms. This information is part of "A Basic Guide to Exporting", provided by the U.S. Commercial Service, to assist companies in exporting.

Last Published: 10/20/2016

Cost and Freight (CFR)

Cost and freight to a named overseas port. The seller quotes a price for the goods that includes the cost of transportation to the named point of debarkation from the vessel. The buyer covers the cost of insurance. (The term applies only for ocean shipments.)